The Eighth annual Coastal Open is a celebration of local artists, giving a chance to showcase their talents in arts and crafts. Work usually includes ceramics, photography, textiles, painting plus much more. Part of Essex Summer of Art.

Our BOOK SALE is bigger than ever with lots of titles in various genres, hardback and paperback. 2 Gazebo's will be full with books, books and more books! How much i hear you ask...well, you can fill a bag FULL of books for a donation in our reception collection tin OR you can donate something we can use here at NAWT - items such as blankets, towels, dogs or cat toys, pet beds, pet food or treats for the cats and dogs in our care. The event will be on every day from Saturday 30th October, 9am - 5pm.

Tendring District Council, in partnership with the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) and with the support of Essex County Council, will be holding their 5th Jobs and Careers Fair on Tuesday 3rd October 2017.

Whether you are a middle aged man in lycra, a seasoned commuter or fair weather cyclist, a whippet-thin rider looking forward to the next long-distance sportive or a family looking for a fun cycling day out. We have various routes for all lengths of rides - cycle 10, 25, 50 or 75 miles, through the picturesque Essex countryside. Starting and finishing at Monks Farm in Dedham.

Local artist/writer Wendy Constance will be demonstrating the progression from collecting plastic-based litter on local beaches to producing decorative art with disturbing messages. Messages about how discarded mass-produced plastic, much of it single-use, harms wildlife, the environment and ultimately humans. The demonstration is also an introduction to a proposed workshop-based event at the Tower next year including: short presentation about plastic pollution; its effect on marine life; beach-combing; creating a group piece of artwork for the local community.

Come along to a Halloween gathering of ghouls and ghastly monsters and join in with the Halloween games. Be careful that the witches do not turn you into a pumpkin! Children must be supervised at all times.

Rock the Tower is a new FREE music session starting at Jaywick Martello Tower on Tuesday 7th November. Beginners or players aged 9 - 18 years are welcome to get involved for the chance to play alongside others in the band!